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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 770.89 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 770.89 and 348.88 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 770.89 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/770.89 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 770.89 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 268,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,950.55/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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